Northern Vietnam · OLD QUARTER WALKING TOURS
Thirty-six streets named for the trades that owned them, and no obvious order to walk them in. These 15 cover the guided loops, the morning market versions and the evening ones that end on Ta Hien, priced by length.
Taste Hanoi’s Old Quarter on foot with local guides, six or more dishes, egg coffee, and an optional Train Street stop for $14.
“The food was delicious. I loved being able to go to local places where I could eat food that was traditional and well made. Our guide April was a great conversationalist and had a lot to say about Vietnamese culture and history.”
Review of Hanoi airport private transfers: clear meeting instructions, clean cars, good communication, and practical tips for Old Quarter hotels.
“Very efficient. Was at the airport as soon as we landed and got through customs! Great driver too!!!!”
Taste up to 10 Hanoi dishes on a three-hour Old Quarter walk with a local guide, drinks included, and pickup from central hotels.
“Kai was a great guide, very knowledgeable and personable. The food was plentiful and delicious , a great introduction to Hanoi food.”
Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a student guide, visiting Hoan Kiem Lake, an ancient house, Kim Ngan Temple, and water puppets.
“We had so much fun on this tour! Our guides were upbeat and were able to share great facts and stories about each stop. We felt like we were spending the day with some friends! We booked this tour for our first day in Hanoi and we werRead more”
Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter through eight local tastings, pho, pancakes, beer, and egg coffee on a small-group walking tour.
“You must do this on an empty stomach because there is so much delicious food Our guide was great and very accommodating”
Taste 10 Hanoi specialties on a small-group motorbike tour through Old Quarter lanes, with bun cha, egg coffee, rice wine, and local guidance.
“The best way to experience the food and traffic of Hanoi. Emilia was superb she took us to places we would not have gone to and try foods that we might otherwise never try. Most recommended.”
Taste Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a private local guide, sampling pho, bun cha, banh mi, egg coffee, desserts, and more for $33.
“Good variety, great places you would never find on your own. 6 or 7 different places. Joy was a lovely guide”
Make and fire your own Vietnamese pottery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with patient Bat Trang artisans, flexible sessions, and a take-home keepsake.
“It was such a fun class! Learnt a lot about pottery and made some cool creations. The instructor was so talented and helpful.”
Shape Bat Trang pottery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with patient local instructors, unlimited practice, one free fired piece, and optional shipping.
“This is such a different and unique activity to do when in Hanoi. We throughly enjoyed this activity and the guides were so helpful and taught us about their local village where the pottery skills originally come from. We were allowed make various different items and could then choose one to fire for free. If you are looking for something unique and fun to do, this is definitely worth it.”
Shop a Hanoi wet market with a local chef, cook three Vietnamese dishes, eat your meal, and finish with egg or coconut coffee.
“We had an awesome time with Daisy and chef L. The cooking class started with a tour to the local market to buy fresh ingredients for us. Daisy was very helpful and polite throughout the activity and answered all our questions. We also tasted some fruits from the fruit stand. They accommodated our dietary requirements as we are vegetarian and suggested appropriate recipes to select from. Once we were done shopping for veggies, we came back and started the cooking session. Chef L was very patient and Daisy explained us everything. We made fresh rolls, Phó and Vietnamese stir fry tofu and veggies. At the end we enjoyed our meal…”
See Hanoi’s Old Quarter from a relaxed cyclo, passing Hoan Kiem Lake, Dong Xuan Market, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and the Opera House.
“Nice trip, know it was stated, but would have been fantastic with English speaking guides”
Taste up to 10 Hanoi dishes on a small-group Old Quarter walk, with local food stops, hotel pickup, and Hoan Kiem Lake at dusk.
“Great introduction to a variety of Vietnamese food! We had a fast paced tour in old quarter of popular food.”
Taste 12 or more Hanoi street foods, learn their stories, and visit train street on a four-hour Old Quarter walking tour for $26.
“This is one of the best tours we have ever done. Not only did we try tons of different foods, Quinn gave us so much cultural information. We even did a detour to a pagoda, where she taught us about the religion. It was truly a full experience and incredible introduction to this wonderful city!! Definitely do this tour 🙂”
Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter for street food, egg coffee, markets, murals, Long Bien Bridge, and the famous train street.
“We were a small group. The place was tricky to find but we eventually found it. We started with Happy Water which I believe was necessary for the food ahead. Though extremely tasty you had to be aware that the hygiene standards are nRead more”
Taste Hanoi’s Old Quarter through five family-run food stops, a wet market, local drinks, and stories in a small 12-person group.
“Incredible experience. Our guide Albert made it such a fun and memorable experience telling us about the history and culture of Hanoi while trying DELISH food.”
Pick a bay, a valley or a bowl of noodles.
